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About This Business

American Research Bureau (ARB) is an international probate research firm specializing in identifying and locating missing or unknown heirs to estate matters worldwide. We assist fiduciaries such as attorneys, executors, insurers, financial institutions, and public administrators responsible for locating heirs and beneficiaries.

BBB Accredited Since: 5/1/1957

Years in Business: 90

Products and Services

American Research Bureau provides heir searches.

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Business Details

BBB File Opened:
10/1/1941
Business Started:
1/1/1935
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1935
Business Incorporated:
10/2/1985
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
ARB Management
Business Management:
Mr. Steven M Schwartz, Managing Director
Mr. Kyle Forsgren, Company Contact

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Kyle Forsgren, Company Contact
Customer Contacts
Mr. Kyle Forsgren, Company Contact
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (801) 484-4440
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (800) 628-7221

Additional Information

Payment methods
We work on a contingency fee basis and are only paid if our clients receive their rightful inheritance.
Refund and Exchange Policy
The services we offer to heirs are provided on a contingency basis so there are no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses for our clients. We stand behind our services with a 100% risk-free guarantee. We provide free courtesy evaluations for fiduciaries which may locate heirs at no cost or obligation.
Business Categories
Genealogy, Investigator

Latest Reviews

  • Angela T

    "The lawyers, ********************* and *************************** were wonderful. Kept me in the loop, provided all necessary information." ... Read full review

  • Linda B

    "Terribel follow up on my cousins estate. they never tell me anything and I have to call them and always have a diffrent person on the case." ... Read full review

  • Ophelia A.

    "I was contacted by ARB regarding a distant family member that I didn't have confirmation existed. I researched them before calling them back to make sure it wasn't a scam." ... Read full review

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